Category: 2018 Profiles
Category: 2018 Profiles
Cody Turner
Sad News 21 March 2024 Cody’s mum said, “It is with a very heavy heart that I have to tell you that our dear quirky IRR boy Cody passed over Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. He had only been poorly for a short while but today was definitely his time. We will always love you Cody
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Sad News 9 October 2023 Oscar’s mum said, “We are so sorry to say Oscar went over the rainbow bridge yesterday. We’re devastated. He had been poorly with his rear end and couldn’t walk or wee properly. It was all very peaceful and we were with him. Thank you, IRR for bringing him into our
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Fly High Sweet Polo (3rd November 2022) Polo’s mum said, “What can I say about this boy that will do him justice. A beautiful soul, a gentleman, Polo bear was loved by all who met him. He came into my life in July, 2018, estimated at 5 or 6 years old. At a vet check
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Mae Broadhead
Sad News 19 April 2022 Mae’s mum said, “It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I report that I had to say goodbye to my lovely and gorgeous Miss Mae at 4.30am today. The cancer got the better of her in the end despite all the drugs and her being so brave and
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Monty Howard
FAREWELL TO OUR BEST BOY (6.7.2021) Monty’s Mum, Anne, has told us of his very sad passing saying “On 6th July 2021 our beloved Monty died after a seizure caused by cancer from which he never regained consciousness. We had Monty (then called Chance) from IRR at age 7 years and we had a good
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Sad News 16 June 2021 Rosie’s mum, Julie, said: “We lost our beautiful Rosie today. It was just her time but at 14.5 years, she’d had a good innings and thoroughly enjoyed her all too brief time with us. She was a timid and apologetic soul who never put a paw wrong and gave nothing
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Millie Harvey
MISUNDERSTOOD MILLIE (9.4.2020) Paula tells us all about her “Millie had her second birthday with us on 4th April 2020 and has now been in her forever home now for 19 months. She is such a character with a huge personality, everyone who meets her falls for her, young and old. She is a fabulous
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OCTOBER 2018 Willow has gone to live in his Forever Home. HISTORY Willow is an 8yr old male Golden Retriever who was vet checked and obtained his Pet Passport in Ireland before travelling to the UK where he has been fostered by Sara. Very little was known of his history except that he was rescued
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Toby
Toby is a 9yr old male, castrated Golden Retriever. He received his vet checks and inoculations in Ireland before travelling to the UK where he is being fostered by Rob and Di. HISTORY Toby was relinquished as his owners emigrated and didn’t think it fair to take him with them at his age. PERSONALITY Toby
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Tia is an 8yr old English lady who has been used for breeding. She will be spayed three months after her season. With her friend Marley, she went into foster care with Lisa and then moved on to David and Alison for further assessment. PERSONALITY Lisa said “Tia is a really sweet, fairly small girl
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Sandy is a gorgeous 7yr old, spayed Golden Retriever. She was vet checked and had all the necessary inoculations in Ireland to obtain her Pet Passport and be able to come to the UK where she went into foster with Michelle. SANDY HAS FOUND HER DREAM HOME (NOV 2018) Gordon tells us” Sandy is settling
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Rocky Ashwood
THE MOST FABULOUS HOME (OCTOBER 2018) Rocky is an 11yr old Golden Retriever from Eire who has fallen firmly on all four of his paws. He was fostered by Patrick, our wonderful serial adopter of senior citizens, and his lovely Mum so it came as no surprise to anyone when we heard Rocky was going
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Professor Bailey is a 3yr old, castrated Golden Retriever. He received all the necessary vet checks and his inoculations in Ireland before travelling to the UK where he was fostered by Jackie and family. SIX MONTHS UPDATE (19.4.2019) Six months ago we were lucky enough to give Professor Bailey his forever home. He has settled
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Poppy and Meadow are two beautiful, spayed, female Golden Retrievers aged 6yrs and 7yrs respectively. They were vet checked and received their rabies vaccinations so they could obtain Pet Passports for travel to the UK HISTORY They were surrendered because their human mum is expecting a new baby and, having her hands full,
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Poppy and Meadow are two beautiful, spayed, female Golden Retrievers aged 6yrs and 7yrs respectively. They were vet checked and received their rabies vaccinations so they could obtain Pet Passports for travel to the UK HISTORY They were surrendered because their human mum is expecting a new baby and, having her hands full,
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Alfie
Pinki is a mid golden coloured, castrated, 7yr old, Golden Retriever Cross. UPDATE ON PINKI’S PROGRESS (20.7.2018) To continue Pinki’s learning and for us to obtain an even fuller assessment of him with other dogs, after being with Val and her older boys (15yr old Guido and 10yr old Honour) for 4 weeks, Pinki has
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Oscar is a castrated seven and a half year old Golden Retriever. He was vet checked and rabies vaccinated as normal to come to the UK where he went into fosterer with Diane. HISTORY Oscar was surrendered due to one of the children having eczema as a result of an allergy to dander. He was
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Margaret and Ralph are a gorgeous pair of 4 year old Golden Retrievers. They have been together for the last two years and have a strong bond with each other. After receiving the necessary inoculations to travel to the UK they stayed in owner foster for a month until they were ready to travel to
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Margaret and Ralph are a gorgeous pair of 4 year old Golden Retrievers. They have been together for the last two years and have a strong bond with each other. After receiving the necessary inoculations to travel to the UK they stayed in owner foster for a month until they were ready to travel to
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Niamh Gibson
A BRILLIANT NEW HOME (NOVEMBER 2018) There is marvellous news for Marley. She has been adopted by Alan and Celia and, with her new home, comes a lovely new name, Niamh. She has already been welcomed as a sister by Toby and Darragh. Alan said “We know we have a long road in front of
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Marco
Marco is an 8 year old neutered, golden coloured Golden Retriever. HISTORY Marco came from the Offaly Pound. Michelle, the Dog Warden is a long time friend of IRR and any time a Golden comes into the Pound, IRR is notified. ‘Old friends are Golden Friends’ and nothing could be truer of that
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Maisie
Update August 2018 Luckily for Mabel, she has been adopted by Eileen and Noreen who, recently, said “goodbye” to dear old Holly, and, tragically in 2013 lost their beautiful Kimmy. Mabel, now called Maisie, will be living with her new sisters Bella and Tessa, on a small holding with goats, sheep, chickens and ponies all of which
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IT WAS INEVITABLE BUT FEELS SO RIGHT (APRIL 2019) Lucy is a beautiful 4 year old Golden Retriever who came from Northern Ireland and went into foster with Lynn in Scotland as she needed the benefit of an extremely experienced fosterer. The clues were all there when, way back in October, Lynn wrote, “I really
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Lillie
Lillie is a Golden Retriever who is estimated to be between 6 and 7 years old. As normal, she has been vet checked and vaccinated against rabies. TOO SWEET TO LET GO (JANUARY 2019) Lillie’s sweet nature has won over her fosterer and it became obvious that Lillie had already found her perfect forever home
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Leo Short
LEO IS OUR WONDERFUL BOY (21.6.2019) Sue says “Leo is a very loving dog who fits in really well with all our friends and family members and loves our great nieces and nephews, some of whom are very young. He is settled and happy but he does still have some anxiety issues. He is improving
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Kim Sparrow
WINNER OF THE BELINDA McAVOY MEMORIAL AWARD At the 2019 Irish Retriever Rescue Annual Reunion, held on Saturday, 31st August, a very special award was presented in memory of Belinda. Belinda was courageous and determined and it was decided to create an Annual Memorial Award which would celebrate Belinda’s life and honour the indomitable spirit
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Kiki is a gorgeous 1 year old Golden Retriever. He was vet checked and had all the necessary inoculations in Ireland to obtain his Pet Passport and be able to come to the UK where he went into foster with Louise and her family. PERSONALITY Kiki has the most beautiful face and a temperament to
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IT CAME AS NO SURPRISE TO ANYONE (NOVEMBER 2018) It came as no surprise when Marion told us she and Dave were madly in love with the adorable little Tootsie and wanted her to become their little forever girl. Well done Tootsie, you have fallen on all four paws there!!!!!! HISTORY Tootsie is a spayed
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SEPARATION WAS THE MAKING OF KEVIN Although Kevin and Tootsie were in the Pound together, travelled to the UK together and went into foster together, they weren’t in any way a bonded pair and were as different as chalk and cheese. Tootsie was adopted by their fosterers and Kevin moved on to be fostered by
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Jeff
Jeff is a gorgeous 18mths old castrated Golden Retriever. As is usual, he has been health checked and has received the necessary vaccinations to come to the UK where he went into foster with Diane. PERSONALITY He is a lovely boy, with had some issues, as is usual, but nothing serious. He can be shy
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Jackson Noble
A PERFECT OUTCOME FOR LOTTIE (AUGUST 2018) We knew it was love at first sight as soon as Barb told us “Jackson is a beautiful boy. He is very friendly, bouncy and full of life and gets on wonderfully well with Lottie”. He was, clearly, just the ticket to help Barb and Lottie over the
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WONDERFUL NEWS FROM THEIR FOREVER HOME (JUNE 2018) Their forever Mum, Astrid, told us “We have had a lovely week with our girls. Already, they have brought so much joy to us. They have really made themselves at home, lounging on their beds or the sofa and are amazing in the house, so quiet and gentle.
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WONDERFUL NEWS FROM THEIR FOREVER HOME (JUNE 2018) Their forever Mum, Astrid, told us “We have had a lovely week with our girls. Already, they have brought so much joy to us. They have really made themselves at home, lounging on their beds or the sofa and are amazing in the house, so quiet and gentle.
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Dr Bailey is a lovely, average-sized 3yr old Golden Retriever. HISTORY Dr Bailey’s early life must have been horrible and abusive. When he came into IRR care, he was terrified of everything and he remained so, despite the kindness of the staff during the four weeks he spent in the kennels during which time he
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Daley is a large 2-year-old castrated male Golden Retriever. As usual, he was vet checked, castrated and rabies vaccinated to obtain his Pet Passport for travel to the UK where he went into foster with Jane. HISTORY He was surrendered because his owners had no time for him. He had never been indoors and had
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THE BEST GRANDPA IN THE WORLD Cooper came from Monaghan Pound where he had been surrendered with his ‘brother’ a Black Labrador, a month ago. He wasn’t doing well in the kennels and IRR said we would love to take him. Never, in a thousand years did we expect such a roller coaster of emotions
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Cody
Cody is a 7 year old golden coloured, castrated Golden Retriever with a bounding personality, and like most Goldens, he is seriously affectionate. He has that wonderful character often shown by dogs who have never been loved. THE MOST WONDERFUL NEWS (APRIL 2018) Well, the inevitable has happened again. Another cunning foster dog has wormed
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Bojangles
Bojangles and Cassie are spayed female Golden Retrievers, both aged 10yrs. Cassie is the darker in colour of the two. As is normal, they have been vet checked and have had the rabies vaccinations necessary to obtain their Pet Passports. Having travelled to the UK, they have been in foster with David and Alison and
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CASSIE and BOJANGLES Cassie and Bojangles are spayed female Golden Retrievers, both aged 10yrs. Cassie is the darker in colour of the two. As is normal, they have been vet checked and have had the rabies vaccinations necessary to obtain their Pet Passports. Having travelled to the UK, they have been in foster with David
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Casper
Casper is a handsome, castrated 6yrs Golden Retriever. As is usual, he has been health checked and has received the necessary vaccinations to come to the UK. UPDATE (JANUARY 2019) Casper’s forever Dad, Jack told us “Casper has settled in well and is bringing a lot of joy to our household. He has such a
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Luna Prudhoe
NEW NAME, NEW HOME (DECEMBER 2018) Foster brother Barnaby reported “ So, it’s happened again! IRR have found the most perfectest of perfect match and our beautiful Carly isn’t our foster sister any more! She’s adopted and has her very own forever family!!! Today she met Hugo (once my foster brother) and his sister Ellie
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Buddy
GREAT NEWS FOR BUDDY (24.3.2018) On Saturday, 24th March, Buddy was adopted by Diane and Alan and went to live with their very gorgeous Tom in Birmingham. Diane says “These are our first photographs of Buddy, sitting on the blue mat, with Tom. They are friends already and it’s only our first day with him”. FULL HISTORY Buddy
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Brax is a handsome, castrated 4yrs Golden Retriever. As is usual, he has been health checked and has received the necessary vaccinations to come to the UK HISTORY As is so often the case, Brax was relinquished by a family who didn’t have enough time for him any more and they wanted him to have
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Meara
Bonnie is lovely 2 years old, golden coloured Golden Retriever. Having received all the necessary inoculations and veterinary treatment, she has her Pet Passport for transport to the UK HISTORY Bonnie was relinquished after Kathryn, our Ireland Co-ordinator, received a phone call from her owner He had already contacted Meath Pound and they suggested speaking
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A VERY HAPPY ENDING (OCTOBER 2018) Bella is a 2yrs old Golden Retriever who had the usual vet checks in Ireland and, having obtained her Pet Passport, was transported to the UK where she went into foster with Chris and Yvonne. It came as no surprise to anyone when they decided to adopt her and
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Bella is a lovely spayed 18mths old, mid gold coloured Golden Retriever with a vibrant personality. She is super affectionate and is in wonderful health. She was groomed, health checked and granted her Pet Passport for transport to the UK. IN FOSTER WITH LYNN (OCT – NOV 2018) Bella has gone back into foster in
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Bella
BELLA IS COPING WELL Amazingly, Bella has coped superbly well. Rosie has been there for her. They often sleep together and they play fight continuously so Rosie is also benefitting from the new partnership. They both love the beach and we are so fortunate to live close to 3 miles of glorious sand – much
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Barnaby is a very handsome 2yr old, yellow, castrated male Labrador. He has received all the necessary inoculations and veterinary examination to travel to the UK. HISTORY He came from a Pound in Ireland and was named after “ super foster brother Barnaby” after he helped to find the gorgeous lady Lab, Kim, when she
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A PERSONAL LETTER MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE Roxy and Bailey are the best of friends. They have lived together in a happy family situation their whole lives and they are totally inseparable so a home together is a must. Due to a change in family circumstances, the two girls were going to have to go
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A SPECIAL LETTER FROM BAILEY Bailey and Roxy are the best of friends. They have lived together in a happy family situation their whole lives and they are totally inseparable so a home together is a must. Due to a change in family circumstances, the two girls were going to have to go to the
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Bailey is a lovely 2 yr old castrated, cream/ light gold Golden Retriever. As is usual, he has been health checked and has received the necessary vaccinations to come to the UK. HISTORY He was relinquished by a family who couldn’t give him the time he needed. HEALTH His ears were a bit mucky but,
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Alfie is a male, microchipped, inoculated, castrated Golden Retriever (Registered with the Kennel Club). As is normal, he was thoroughly vet checked PERSONALITY Alfie is a typical Golden Retriever being affectionate, gentle and loving without an ounce of aggression in him. HEALTH Alfie’s health seems to be very good. SOCIAL LEARNING TRAVEL: He is happy
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Alfie is a 2 years old Golden Retriever. As usual, he was vet checked, castrated and rabies vaccinated to meet the legal requirements to enter the UK. HAPPY IN HIS FOREVER HOME (16.1. 2019) A delighted Stephanie told us “Just to reassure you, all is going brilliantly. We have fallen in love with Alfie. He
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